Stage 1 Identify Desired Results

Establish Goals: (G)

Maine Learning Results: Mathematics - D. Algebra Equations and Inequalities Grade 8 2. Students understand and solve problems involving linear equations. a. solve any linear equations including linear equations of the form ax+b=cx+d.

What understandings are desired?

Students will understand that: (U)

• A linear equation has different forms. • There are different forms of inequalities, and the graphs have similarities and differences. • In a linear equation each letter represents a different number or unknown, which can be solved.

What essential questions will be considered?

Essential Questions: (Q)

• How do you recognize a linear equation? • What can the inequalities look like? • How do you solve a linear equation?

What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit?

Students will know: (K)	Students will be able to do: (S)
• Terminology - variable, coefficient , equation • Definitions - linear equation, inequalities • Formulas - y=mx+b, ax+b=cx+b, 0=mx+b	• Demonstrate skills to identify and solve equations. • Interpret the meaning or representation of each part of a linear equations. • a. Solve any linear equations including linear equations of the form ax+b=cx+d. • Analyze the structure of a linear equation. • Consider different methods of solving linear equations and inequalities. • Recognize a linear equation in the real world.

2004 ASCD and Grant Wiggins and JayMcTighe